RN to MSN Bridge Program

RN to MSN Bridge Program Overview

Aspen University's RN to MSN Bridge program is designed for registered nurses who have already earned an associate’s degree in nursing and are ready to expand their career opportunities and better serve their patients with a graduate-level degree. Graduates of this program are prepared to assume various leadership roles in management, education and clinical practice across a spectrum of healthcare settings.

The online RN to MSN program provides comprehensive education grounded in nursing theory and research, public health, and a practical knowledge of legal and ethical issues in healthcare. Students in the RN to MSN Bridge program select an area of specialization for their degree by enrolling in specialization courses concentrated on either Nursing Education or Nursing Administration and Management.

Students in the RN to MSN Bridge Program do not receive a BSN degree, but instead progress toward graduating with the MSN degree in the specialty area of either Nursing Education or Nursing Administration and Management.

Tuition Rates

Pay $325 per Month

Each month you'll make just one payment of $325, which we'll apply towards your tuition and fees.
Your first payment is due on the first day of class and you'll be charged on the same day each month after that.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Cost per Credit

$325.00

Credits

57

Tuition

$18,525

Cost per Credit

$325

Credits

57

Tuition

$18,525

Fees

Transcript (per request)

$10

Annual Technology Fee

$150

Portfolio Credit Evaluation*

$200

Tuition Deferment (if applicable)

$200

Graduation (one time)

$100

Proctored Examination (per exam)

$100

Course Withdrawal (if applicable)**

20%

Nursing Capstone (per course)

$250

Nursing Practicum (per course)

$250

Additional Diploma (per request)

$50

Assessment Fee (if applicable)

$99

Textbooks***

$1,900

** The Course Withdraw fee is 20% of the amount tuition charged for the course, capped at $100 per withdrawal and a total of $200 per program.

*** This is a best effort estimate for the cost of textbooks for the entire program. The actual costs of textbooks will vary.